County · New Mexico
Guadalupe County, New Mexico
Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Guadalupe County had 4,343 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. It holds 7 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 35019.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,343
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,452 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,381
Median household income
$42,750
±$8,581 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$110,000
±$14,170 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$590
±$386 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Guadalupe County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,452 residents in Guadalupe County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,343 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,381 over 3,030 square miles of land.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,381 | 2,120,246 | +28 |
| Households | 1,490±195 | 837,414 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.34 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,029±188 | 956,964 | −641 |
Guadalupe County's population since 2000
From 4,680 in 2000 to 4,343 in 2025: down 7.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County holds 7 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Santa Rosa with 2,802 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Santa Rosa | 2,850 | $48,789 |
|---|---|---|
| VaughnGEOID 3582570 | 286 | $29,135 |
| Anton ChicoGEOID 3503890 | 161 | not published |
| Puerto de LunaGEOID 3560170 | 155 | $250,000 or more |
| Llano del MedioGEOID 3541620 | 76 | not published |
| PasturaGEOID 3555550 | 17 | not published |
| NewkirkGEOID 3551840 | 8 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Guadalupe County?
The median resident of Guadalupe County is 37.8 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 76.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 16.6%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±3.5 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3%±3.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±3.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 76.6%±4.0 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.6%±3.6 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±2.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1%±5.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.2%±7.2 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6%±5.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±4.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2%±5.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.4%±4.1 pts | 31.0% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±2.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Guadalupe County earn?
Half of Guadalupe County's 1,490 households earn less than $42,750 a year (±$8,581), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 the median was $30,519 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,231 after inflation. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,750±$8,581 | $64,059 | +$12,231 |
| Mean household income | $86,898±$25,257 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,835±$6,786 | $36,218 | +$8,396 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.5%±7.3 pts | 17.8% | +10.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.4%±13.6 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 40.7%±9.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8%±6.3 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Guadalupe County?
Owners occupy 74.6% of Guadalupe County's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,000 by its owner (±$14,170). The median renter pays $590 a month including utilities, and 28.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,000±$14,170 | $248,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $590±$386 | $1,067 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.9%±16.4 pts | 41.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,384±$419 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6%±7.2 pts | 70.0% | +12.0 pts |
| Housing units | 2,029±188 | 956,964 | −641 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5%±8.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.8%±6.8 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.0%±7.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.3%±3.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Guadalupe County get to work?
80.0% of Guadalupe County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes.
| Measure | Guadalupe County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.0%±5.9 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±2.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±7.3 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±7.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±2.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min±5.0 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Guadalupe County's census tracts?
Guadalupe County is a single census tract.
| Tract 961635019961600 | 4,381 | $42,750 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Guadalupe County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 33 |
| Median household income | 28th of 32 |
| Median home value | 29th of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 33 |
| Median age | 23rd of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Guadalupe County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.